| Ask GMHC
How difficult is it for a PWA to travel
to the US?
Question
I am a PWA but I don't live in the U.S. I'm looking for the latest
information about what kinds of restrictions are placed on persons
with HIV entering your country. Since 9/11 are there more luggage
searches? If they find anything like meds, would they refuse to
allow entry to a traveler who has these drugs? I just want to know
my chances of getting through.
Answer
You ask some really good but difficult questions about traveling
to the U.S. if one is HIV-positive. It's very difficult to say
if the number of searches has increased or if the likelihood of
getting through with medications has decreased. If you like we
can forward your email to our Legal Department for further clarification
or some thoughts.
Aegis has a travel
section you can check out to read more about the restrictions
that exist. Another site that might help is the Lesbian
and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force since they are also
involved in immigration issues for people with HIV. Please click here for more information on Immigration and Legal Services at GMHC.
We hope this information will make a difference. It is a very
challenging and frustrating position to want to visit the U.S.
and have to deal with current restrictions for people with HIV.
Please write back and let us know if we can assist you further
with your concerns.
Good luck,
The GMHC Hotline
Questions or concerns? Email us at hotline@gmhc.org.
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